At a Glance
Median Income
$97,161
$38,434 per capita
Home Value
$249,600
Zillow: $343,452
Median Rent
$1,405/mo
18.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.0%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
12.7% smoking rate
How Eagle Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eagle Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eagle Lake a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eagle Lake residents earn a median household income of $97,161 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,434. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 790 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eagle Lake is $249,600 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $343,452. Median rent is $1,405/month, with 18.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Education
38.0% of adults in Eagle Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eagle Lake has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,268
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density1,693/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,161
Per Capita$38,434
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$1,243M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053
Housing
A+
Home Value$249,600
Rent$1,405
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$343,452
Housing Units1,202
Rent Burden18.9%
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,478/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain33.9 in/yr
Elevation1,012 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.0%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute18 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Eagle Lake was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.